Telemetry Technician

Intermountain Health

40d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Telemetry Technician, under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), is responsible for facilitating the telemetry monitoring of patients on a shift-to-shift basis. Job Specifics: Benefits Eligible: Yes; Medical, Dental, Vision, Education Assistance. Shift Details: Full-time nights shifts needed, weekend and holiday requirements Department/Unit: Medical Surgical Additional Details: Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekends

Requirements

Basic Rhythm Certification, required within 90 days of hire/transfer into job as required by facility
Must pass a basic dysrhythmia test prior to completion of orientation
Teamwork
Patient Care
Communication
Telemetry Monitoring
Documentations
Patient Care Coordination
Medical Records Management
Computer Literacy
Equipment Management
Cleaning

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a hospital or healthcare setting
Previous customer service experience

Responsibilities

Monitor Cardiac Rhythms: Continuously observe patient cardiac rhythms and ensure accurate ECG readings are maintained.
Interpret ECG Data: Accurately interpret and report changes in ECG rhythms to the registered nurse promptly.
Telemetry Equipment Management: Prepare, maintain, and clean telemetry equipment, including replacing batteries and ECG leads prior to patient admission and post-discharge.
Documentation: Accurately document ECG data, including rate, rhythm, and interval measurements, in patient records to communicate ECG history for multidisciplinary review.
Patient Tracking: Assist in tracking patient locations during off-monitor procedures, including those requiring transport to other departments, and ensure ECG rhythm visualization upon patient return.
Crash Cart Maintenance: Implement crash cart checks as required by the facility at the beginning of each shift to ensure availability and functionality.
Continuity of Care: Provide comprehensive patient ECG history to incoming monitor technicians to ensure seamless care transitions.
Training and Mentorship: Assist in training new associates by sharing knowledge and skills related to telemetry monitoring and procedures.
Admission/Discharge Log: Maintain admission and discharge logbooks to provide a backup database and support patient care continuity as required by the facility.
Equipment Log: Maintain equipment logbooks for portable telemetry equipment as required by the facility.